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I know what you are probably thinking, "Melinda! You are on every social media channel and post too much as it is! Now we have to read your BLOG?!" Yep! That's right!

For the past few years, I have wanted to have a space to write about my professional and personal life, to share products that I love and also support my ridiculously talented friends. I put it off and always came up with excuses as to why I shouldn't buy a domain name, build a page, and write. Finally, that nagging feeling just wouldn't go away, so I gave in. It's time to put my journalism experience to good use.

Now here we are. MelindaGale.com. I have a million and a half ideas as to how I want to use this space, so please be patient with me. In a few days, you'll find a FRIENDS page. In this area, you will find long lists of links to all of my friends sites (be it their business, blog, or music). It's important to have supportive friends and Lord knows I love to brag about mine.

In honor of NC Beer Month, I couldn't think of any better way to celebrate than participate in the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau's Hometown Hops Passport program! Home to five distinguished breweries, Cumberland County is ready to welcome brewery enthusiasts to America’s Hometown with a perfect pour of a memorable craft brew.

Before relocating back to the Triangle, I honestly had no idea what Seaboard Station was. Thanks to my lunchtime workout sat O2, I've been able to get to know the adorable area a little better. One location that I had on my "to visit" list was 18 Seaboard. When I heard that they launched their new bar menu, I jumped at the chance to go check it out.

When I heard that Kendra Scott was releasing a candle line, I was SO stoked! Candles and Kendra Scott are my two favorite things! Luckily, I was invited to their launch party to check out all of the wonderfully yummy scents.

Everyone's go-to energy drink/cocktail mixer, Red Bull has been giving us wings for years now. However, the brand is deciding to go a little more "green" with the release of their newest product line, ORGANICS by Red Bull.

On my never-ending quest to find the latest and greatest in wellness modalities, Cryotherapy kept popping up. I have always hated the idea of ice baths as a recovery tool after an intense workout because subjecting myself to cold for an extended version of time seems like a nightmare. Give me a steam room or a sauna any day! Better yet, give me 115 degree desert days in Palm Springs! Even better! However, when my amazing, life-changing chiropractor Dr. Prakash at Living Well Balanced suggested I try out their cryo chamber, I had to do it.

Being an actual pasta addict, I like to find healthier alternatives to just your general, run of the mill noodles. Explore Cuisine has become a lifesaver on this endeavor as they have an entire line of bean pasta. Hello, extra protein and nutrients! Free of artificial colors, Explore Cuisine integrates beans, peas, lentils, and rice to provide you with nourishing meals which are easy, quick, colorful, and simply delicious! All Explore Cuisine products are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and jam-packed with nutrients.

I have a not-so-secret, neverending journey to discover the latest and greatest healing modalities. This journey has lead to try some pretty far out there experiences but the most recent was easily one of my favorites thus far.

It's no secret that I have my own struggles with mental health. Over the years, I've figured out a lot of little tips and tricks that make getting through the work day a little bit easier when I am crawling out of my skin with anxiety.